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  1. SkunkBoat

    305 awkward helm

    The expresses all had centered helms. Pros- Helmsman has a much more comfortable ride in rough seas(vs normal starboard helm) Helmsman can see better to both sides, both forward and aft. I think this is particularily important when fishing. If you are a fisherman, the center helm on an...
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    265 weight

    Can't help you. I have seasonal slip. Pay a professional with a 1 ton truck and a hydraulic trailer $300 in /$300 out. Blocks and stands in the winter. I can't rationalize a truck & trailer for this beast. Seems to me the 25 yo truck is "free" as long as it works. "Historic" plates & 1000...
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    265 weight

    it was an option so most likely not. They don't list two dry weights The drawing in the manual has no top
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    265 weight

    Assuming you are going to launch to go fishing.....My guestimate is easily over 10k. without the trailer.... Realistically, you need a 3/4 ton truck 5400 hull 1000 hardtop & canvas 1500 250 gals of gas 1200 motors 200 Batteries 9300 before gear & ice
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    New Grady-White Freedom 265

    That boat would run fine with 200s. Well into the 40s. plenty of hole shot.
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    Thoughts... That breaker switch in the hatch, under the fwd cushion of the bunk(covered with rods), is going to be a pain. Not thrilled with the outlet position but it is accessible. Decide if opening and closing a foot of rail on the pulpit helps you in any way and is it worth the trouble.
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    2023 Freedom 325 water in bilge

    On many boats they are really only for access to motor bolts. If you don't need them to reach bilge pump or something important, you can just seal them with silicone
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    Go a page back.. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/265x-with-a-bow-mount-trolling-motor.39685/post-288693 I will probably put an elbow and vertical post to the deck on the end of the cut pipe. leave the gap open
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    New Grady-White Freedom 265

    just with no place to sit. EXACTLY! :p In the ocean, standing on a platform is not possible most of the time. Thats the issue I have with the center consoles too. Too many cushions and seats, not enough open deck. I like center consoles with open flat deck in the bow and a coffin fish box...
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    New Grady-White Freedom 265

    Let me show you the dance floor:cool: ;)All of a bowrider is unusable for fishing...
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    The cable on the Kraken reached "just " thru the bulkhead to the cabin. (48" i think) I mounted a weatherproof box in the cabin on that fwd bulkhead. I ran the 6awg from Refrig space, thru water heater space, into anchor locker, and up to and thru the back of the box. I mounted a 60A MRCB...
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    New Grady-White Freedom 265

    calling a bowrider a 265 is like calling this a Mustang :p
  13. SkunkBoat

    New Chartplotter...Maybe?

    Connections will be the same. You didn't say how 7616 is mounted. Looks like the cutout dimension is different. download from Garmin and print both templates and print per printing instructions (You have to print ACTUAL SIZE) Overlay them and you will know for sure whether you have to cut or...
  14. SkunkBoat

    2006 Gulfstream 232 Spreader Lights

    I posted a few years back on this but it was probably in someone else's post about LED spraders and I can't find it. Ditched the Halogens for LED. I added a 3 position pull switch to the upper e box. Fed from the power to spreader switch. (blue/white wire I think?). Made it easier than trying to...
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    I was out seabassing Friday. Again, its just amazing how well this Kraken works. It holds such a tight spot, even in a strong wind and bouncey sea. I need to get a screen shot of the chart. We can shift and fish around a wreck or rock pile in 10 ft increments. We're fishing in 60 to 125 ft...
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    here is the video 90" Kraken on a Grady 265 Express
  17. SkunkBoat

    Marlin Cockpit Window

    T handles are out there... Taylor Made brand I think.. The D shaped latch has eluded me so far..
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    265x with a bow mount trolling motor?

    Working on a video today to show the whole process. Will post to youtube and then a link here
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    NJ fishing reports

    Got out to the Klondike for a few hours of seabassing. Not great but we got 18 keeper black sea bass and a couple porgies. Back and cleaned up by 1pm